Athletic Trainer (2026-2027 School Year)

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A key member of the school district coaching staff responsible for providing clinically competent treatment programs for all assigned student-athletes and to document care according to current standards. Represents school district within the community. Must be able to work some evenings, weekends and holidays, as is standard for this profession.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in sports medicine related field from four year college or university
Current Licensure with Kansas State board of Healing Arts
Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
Basic computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Outlook which will be determined and validated by testing
Use of good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is needed
Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Nice To Haves

Must be able to work some evenings, weekends and holidays, as is standard for this profession.

Responsibilities

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job
Demonstrates knowledge of injury, illness or disability of student-athlete and/or patient population served and clinical competency and performance in the assessment, treatment strategies and intervention programs; equipment/modalities used in treatment; and documentation according to departmental standards
Demonstrates adequate communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal skills with patients, family, staff and others
Demonstrates and promotes being a good team member as displayed by flexibility, willingness to assist different departmental service areas showing respect and cooperation with all departments and individuals
Provides professional education to students, staff and the public
Demonstrates commitment and support of the school district and athletic department mission and core values
Provides student-athlete and/or patient care daily: productivity standards to be set per clinical area
Service during traditional practice time, 3:00 - 6:00 weekdays
Service during all pre-season football practices
Service during all "home" events
Service at all football games, home and away
Monitoring district "heat" practice plan
Daily reporting of injuries
Tracking injuries (diagnosis, treatment, return to play)
Teaching CPR and First Aid
Service during post-season events hosted at district schools
Additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.